Susan Krol
Arvada
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional of twenty five years. Skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mountain Ridge Hospital
Thornton, CO
03.2015 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and performed diagnostic tests to evaluate patient health status continuously.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated with latest in emergency nursing practices.
Registered Nurse
Mountain Ridge Hospital
Thornton, CO
02.2001 - 03.2015
- Charge Nurse for a Medical/Telemetry Unit which provided support for the unit staff, physicians, as well as the patients. Involved with interdisciplinary rounding with Case Managers, Pharmacy, Physical and Occupational Therapy, the Dietician, and patients for their education and plan of care. Participated in staff evaluations and peer reviews. Currently working as a floor nurse in the Emergency Room at Mountain Ridge Hospital.
- Led initiatives to improve patient satisfaction scores through enhanced communication and care strategies.
- Managed caseload of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain Ridge Hospital
Thornton, CO
2001 - 2001
- Assisting patients with high quality care and Activities of Daily Living so they could reach their goals. Communicating the needs of patients, reporting critical vital signs and emergencies to the nurses and physicians preventing any unfavorable future.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO, United States01-2000
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO, United States01-1995
ARVADA WEST HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Arvada West High School
Arvada, CO01-1991
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Family education
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Standards of care
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptable and flexible
- Task and work prioritization
- Basic life support (BLS)
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mountain Ridge Hospital
03.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mountain Ridge Hospital
02.2001 - 03.2015
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
University of Northern Colorado
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain Ridge Hospital
2001 - 2001
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Front Range Community College
ARVADA WEST HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Arvada West High School